公开(公告)号：US20070126138A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11275067

申请日：2005-12-07

Applicant: David Dooley ,  Todd Depue ,  Glenn Cowelchuk

Inventor： David Dooley ,  Todd Depue ,  Glenn Cowelchuk

IPC: B29C44/12

CPC classification number: B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/086 ,  B29C44/586

Abstract: A method of making a part includes introducing expandable material into a cavity of a mold containing a substrate, the mold including at least one projection extending into the cavity. The method further includes retracting the at least one projection to allow the expandable material to expand in the cavity, such that the expandable material forms an expanded material layer on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 制造零件的方法包括将可膨胀材料引入到容纳基材的模具的空腔中，所述模具包括延伸到所述空腔中的至少一个突起。 该方法还包括缩回至少一个突起以允许可膨胀材料在空腔中膨胀，使得可膨胀材料在基底上形成发泡材料层。

公开(公告)号：US20070075454A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11163029

申请日：2005-10-03

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Todd DePue

IPC: B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14467 ,  B29C2045/14532 ,  B29C2045/1673 ,  B29L2031/3014

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a trim panel made by providing a molding tool system comprising a first mold half, a second mold half, and a third mold half and positioning the first mold half and the second mold half proximate each other to form a first mold cavity. In certain embodiments, the method further comprises introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a trim panel skin and positioning the first mold cavity with the trim panel skin and the third mold half with a trim panel substrate spaced from the trim panel skin to form a second mold cavity. In this embodiment, the method further comprises introducing a second resin into the second mold cavity to form a resilient layer extending between and connecting the trim panel skin and the trim panel substrate.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及通过提供包括第一半模，第二半模和第三半模的模制工具系统制成的装饰板，并将第一半模和第二半模定位在每个 另一个形成第一模腔。 在某些实施例中，该方法还包括将第一树脂引入第一模腔中以形成装饰板表皮，并将第一模具腔与装饰板表皮和第三半模具配合，并将装饰板基板与装饰板表皮间隔开 以形成第二模腔。 在该实施例中，该方法还包括将第二树脂引入到第二模腔中以形成在修剪板皮肤和装饰板基板之间延伸并连接到装饰板皮肤和装饰板基板之间的弹性层。

公开(公告)号：US20070065648A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11162618

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B32B7/02

CPC classification number: B29C45/1671 ,  B29C45/14811 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B29L2031/3041 ,  Y10T428/24992

Abstract: In at least certain embodiments, the present invention relates to automobile interior door panel having an insert molded bolster. In at least one embodiment, the automobile interior door panel is made by providing a bolster within a first mold cavity, introducing a first resin into the first mold cavity to form a door panel sub assembly comprising a door panel portion secured to the bolster, with the door panel portion having a first upper door panel portion above the bolster and a lower door panel portion below the bolster, providing the door panel sub assembly within a second mold cavity, and introducing a second resin less rigid that the first material into the second mold cavity to form a second upper door panel portion over and secured to the first upper door panel portion.

Abstract translation: 在至少某些实施例中，本发明涉及具有插入模制支架的汽车内部门板。 在至少一个实施例中，汽车内部门板是通过在第一模具腔内设置一个垫板而制成的，将第一树脂引入第一模腔中以形成门板子组件，该门板子组件包括固定到摇枕上的门板部分， 所述门板部分具有在所述垫子上方的第一上部门板部分和在所述垫子下方的下部门板部分，将所述门板子组件设置在第二模具腔内，并且将刚性较小的第二树脂引入所述第二材料中， 模腔以形成第二上门板部分并且固定到第一上门板部分上。

公开(公告)号：US20060261578A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11425750

申请日：2006-06-22

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd Depue

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd Depue

IPC: B60R21/215 ,  B60R21/205

CPC classification number: B60R21/2165 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a trim panel for concealing an air bag. The panel comprises a substrate and a cover over the substrate. The cover includes a cover skin. The panel also comprises a tear seam having at least a portion comprising a pattern of alternating residual wall thicknesses in the panel. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method for making a trim panel for concealing an air bag.

Abstract translation: 在至少一个实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于隐藏气囊的装饰板。 面板包括衬底和衬底上的覆盖物。 盖子包括盖子皮肤。 该面板还包括具有至少一部分的撕裂接缝，该部分包括面板中具有交替残留壁厚的图案。 本发明的至少一个实施例还涉及一种用于制造用于隐藏气囊的装饰板的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060138183A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11276153

申请日：2006-02-16

Applicant: David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  John Slaven ,  Michael Schoemann ,  Doug Lyons

Inventor： David Hein ,  Todd DePue ,  John Slaven ,  Michael Schoemann ,  Doug Lyons

IPC: B60R7/00 ,  B65D6/12 ,  B65D73/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/06

Abstract: A foldable sheet for making a storage box for a vehicle. The foldable sheet has multiple portions foldably connected together along at least one fold line. The portions are foldable to at least a partially define a storage box. A hinge may be configured to allow the storage box to pivot with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造车辆储物箱的可折叠片材。 折叠片具有沿着至少一个折叠线可折叠地连接在一起的多个部分。 这些部分是可折叠的以至少部分地限定存储盒。 铰链可以构造成允许储物箱相对于车辆枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20060097545A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10904409

申请日：2004-11-09

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Todd DePue ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/04 ,  B29C44/086 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/3026 ,  B60N2/7017 ,  B60N2/78 ,  B60R21/0428

Abstract: A door trim panel for a door frame of a motor vehicle. The door trim panel includes a main body portion adapted to be removably secured to the door frame and a bolster removably secured to the main body portion. The bolster covers an access opening in the main body portion. The bolster includes a substrate having a bolster portion integrally formed with an armrest portion. A cover is integrally molded with the substrate and includes a first portion overlying the bolster portion and having a first thickness, and a second portion overlying the armrest portion and having a second thickness greater than the first thickness to provide a softer feel. The bolster may be made in a two shot molding process with the substrate being formed in the first shot of the molding process and the multi-feel cover being formed in the second shot of the molding process.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆门框的门装饰板。 门装饰板包括适于可移除地固定到门框的主体部分和可移除地固定到主体部分的撑杆。 枕头覆盖主体部分中的进入开口。 枕垫包括具有与扶手部分整体形成的枕垫部分的基底。 盖与基底一体地模制，并且包括覆盖在枕垫部分上并且具有第一厚度的第一部分和覆盖在扶手部分上并且具有大于第一厚度的第二厚度以提供更柔软手感的第二部分。 枕头可以在双成型模制工艺中制成，其中基材在模制过程的第一次成型中形成，并且多层盖在成型工艺的第二次成型中形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060097534A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10904387

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Robert Adams ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Kenneth Shaner

Inventor： Robert Adams ,  Michael Cass ,  Todd DePue ,  Kenneth Shaner

IPC: B60R7/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/06

Abstract: A vehicle storage assembly includes a storage compartment having an opening to permit access to the compartment. A door adjacent the opening is moveable between a closed position that covers the opening and an open position that permits access to the compartment through the opening. The storage assembly further includes a controllable damper coupled to the door and actuable between high and low damping states, such that the door is maintained in one of the closed position, the open position, or any position therebetween when the controllable damper is in the high damping state. To move the door to a new position, the controllable damper is actuated from the high damping state to the low damping state whereby the door can then be freely moved to the desired position. The controllable damper may then be actuated from the low damping state to the high damping state to retain the door in the selected position.

Abstract translation: 车辆存储组件包括具有允许进入隔间的开口的储藏室。 邻近开口的门可在覆盖开口的关闭位置和允许通过开口进入隔室的打开位置之间移动。 存储组件还包括联接到门并且可在高阻尼状态和低阻尼状态之间致动的可控阻尼器，使得当可控阻尼器处于高位时，门保持在关闭位置，打开位置或其间的任何位置之一 阻尼状态。 为了将门移动到新的位置，可控制的阻尼器从高阻尼状态致动到低阻尼状态，由此门然后可以自由移动到期望的位置。 可控制的阻尼器然后可以从低阻尼状态致动到高阻尼状态，以将门保持在选定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060082190A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904008

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: B29C44/086 ,  B60N2/78

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved armrest with a soft feel for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be continuously performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, a trim assembly includes an integrated armrest formed by injecting a first material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. An armrest cover is molded to at least a portion of the armrest by injecting into a mold chamber a second foamed material in a second shot of the molding operation to provide the armrest with a soft feel. The second foamed material includes a foamed material that produces a soft, outer skin and a light, cellular inner core such that when a force is applied to the cover, the skin will deform and compress the inner core, providing a soft-touch feel to the armrest.

公开(公告)号：US20060082174A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904011

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  David Dooley ,  Michael Hier ,  Randy Reed

IPC: B28B1/38

CPC classification number: B29C45/1676 ,  B29C44/086 ,  B29C45/045 ,  B29C45/1628 ,  B29C45/1635 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/3029 ,  B60R13/02

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved trim part, such as an automotive handle, with a soft feel, for use in a trim assembly, and to a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be continuously performed utilizing a single mold assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, an automotive handle includes a substrate formed by injecting a first material into a first shot mold cavity in a first shot of a molding operation. A handle cover is molded to at least a portion of the substrate by injecting into a mold chamber a second foamed material in a second shot of the molding operation to provide the handle with a soft feel. The second foamed material includes a foamed material that produces a soft, outer skin and a light, cellular inner core such that when a force is applied to the cover, the skin will deform and compress the inner core, providing a soft-touch feel to the handle.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种改进的装饰部件，例如具有柔软手感的汽车手柄，用于装饰组件，以及可以使用单个模具组件连续执行的连续双成型模制操作。 在示例性实施例中，汽车手柄包括通过在模制操作的第一次射击中将第一材料注入第一射出模腔中而形成的基底。 通过在模制操作的第二次注射中将第二泡沫材料注入到模具室中，将手柄盖模制到基底的至少一部分，以向手柄提供柔软的手感。 第二泡沫材料包括发泡材料，其产生柔软的外皮和轻的细胞内芯，使得当力施加到盖时，皮肤将变形并压缩内芯，从而提供柔软的触感 手柄。

公开(公告)号：US20060068193A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10953627

申请日：2004-09-29

Applicant: Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Robert Adams

Inventor： Glenn Cowelchuk ,  Todd DePue ,  Robert Adams

IPC: B32B27/00

CPC classification number: B29C45/16 ,  B29C44/0407 ,  B29C44/086 ,  B29C45/1675 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B29L2031/3005 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B5/20 ,  B32B27/065 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B2250/03 ,  B32B2250/44 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2605/08 ,  B60R21/04 ,  Y10T428/233 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/249989 ,  Y10T428/249991

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an interior component part having a relatively rigid substrate portion and a padded portion. The molding tool used to form the substrate portion includes a first mold part and a second mold part that form a substrate molding cavity into which a thermoplastic olefin is injected. The padded portion is formed by the first mold part and a third mold part that define a pad forming cavity. A mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a blowing agent is injected into the pad forming cavity. The expanded blown elastomer is enveloped within a skin formed when the blown elastomer contacts a cooled mold surface.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成具有相对刚性的衬底部分和衬垫部分的内部部件的方法和装置。 用于形成基板部分的模制工具包括形成注射有热塑性烯烃的基材模制腔的第一模具部件和第二模具部件。 填充部分由第一模具部分和限定垫形成腔的第三模具部分形成。 将热塑性弹性体和发泡剂的混合物注入到衬垫形成腔中。 膨胀的吹塑弹性体被包封在当吹塑弹性体接触冷却的模具表面时形成的皮肤中。